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2026 Best Biochemistry Schools in Virginia

5 Colleges in the United States
130 Biochemistry Degrees Awarded
$28,976 Avg Early-Career Salary

Biochemistry programs are offered at a focused set of schools across the country. While the number of schools offering the program varies, there are still top-quality ones to be found.

To produce this 2026 ranking, College Factual evaluated 16 schools to find the best for biochemistry students.

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Best Schools for Biochemistry in Virginia

Below are the schools that deliver the strongest overall biochemistry education in Virginia.

Top Schools in Biochemistry

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Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is one of the finest schools in the country for getting a degree in biochemistry. Set in the city of Blacksburg, Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University is a very large public institution. Roughly 86% of students complete a degree within six years here. About 114 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University in the most recent year. Biochemistry graduates of Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University earn a median of $35,927 early in their careers. Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University graduates carry a median of $24,125 in student loans. More information about a degree in biochemistry from Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University

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A rank of #2 makes Southern Virginia University one of the top schools for biochemistry. Located in the town of Buena Vista, Southern Virginia University is a small private not-for-profit university. Southern Virginia University graduates 34% of students within six years. About 16 biochemistry degrees were awarded at Southern Virginia University in the most recent year. Graduates of the biochemistry program make about $22,024 in their early career. Students borrow a median of $18,500 to complete this degree. Read more about the biochemistry program at Southern Virginia University

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Notes and References

This list is compiled by College Factual (MF_RANKING_2025), 2026 edition. The methodology weighs graduation rate, post-graduation earnings, cost, and program quality, drawn primarily from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Ranking method: College Major Top Ranked · 16 schools evaluated.

More about our data sources and methodologies.

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